Bombay Film Production House Blacklisted After Safety Violations
B62 Studios, the production house behind director Aditya Dhar’s films, has been blacklisted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) from seeking filming permissions in Mumbai. This action follows “repeated violations” of safety terms and conditions on the set of their upcoming movie, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, a sequel to the 2025 blockbuster Dhurandhar.
Blacklisting Confirmed by BMC
The Deputy Municipal Commissioner (DMC) Zone I has approved the permanent blacklisting of B62 Studios, along with two other applicants, from submitting applications for filming permissions through the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Limited (MFSCDC). A BMC official stated that the three applicants – Komal Pokhriyal, Nasir Khan, and B62 Studios – are now barred from applying for future shoot permissions on the MFSCDC website.
Notices will be issued to all three applicants, with copies also sent to the Maharashtra film cell and the BMC’s Business Cell head. This decision comes after a series of incidents highlighting disregard for safety protocols.
Violations and Penalties
The BMC is seeking a penalty of Rs 1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) for filming on a building terrace and for the unauthorized use of two generator vans. The Rs 25,000 deposit submitted by the applicant is also slated for forfeiture. The initial violations were flagged on February 7th and 8th in A ward.
The issues began when the MFSCDC received an application from B62 Studios to film portions of the movie between February 7th and 8th, following prior permission granted on January 30th for filming between Modi Street and Perin Nariman Street. Officials allege the film set “completely violated” police department terms and conditions, specifically prohibiting the use of crackers and flammable materials. Deposits were forfeited, and warnings of blacklisting were issued.
Further Incidents and Assurances
A subsequent application from Komal Pokhriyal for filming between February 13th and 14th was initially cancelled due to previous violations. A revised application was then submitted, with assurances that no flammable materials would be used. Permissions were granted subject to a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee for erecting temporary tents in the heritage Fort area.
However, on February 14th, Mumbai police received complaints of lit torches being used during filming around 12:45 am, despite the assurances. Police seized five torches, and ensured no further flammable objects were used until the scheduled end of filming at 4 am. Following this incident, applicants assured authorities that all visuals involving flammable objects would be created using Visual Effects (VFX).
BMC Demands Strict Action
The A ward’s letter to the DMC requested the forfeiture of the Rs 25,000 deposit, the registration of the seized torches, a Rs 1 lakh fine for the terrace filming and unauthorized generator vans, and the permanent blacklisting of the applicants – Komal Pokhriyal, Nasir Khan, and B62 Studios – from obtaining future filming permissions.
Aditya Dhar, co-founder of B62 production studio, has not yet commented on the matter.
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This report is based on the reporting of Nayonika Bose, a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express’ Mumbai bureau. Her focused reporting on local governance and community welfare demonstrates clear Expertise and Trustworthiness in covering essential civic issues impacting Mumbai’s residents. Her work covers civic infrastructure, urban governance, community welfare, and cultural heritage, providing a comprehensive view of Mumbai’s challenges and developments.
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Source: The Indian Express
